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PSY10130

Academic Year 2024/2025

Key Skills and Concepts in Psy (PSY10130)

Subject:
Psychology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Psychology
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Professor Suzanne Guerin
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is a core module on the BSc in Psychology. The aim is to provide students with an introduction to the key concepts and skills that are central to the subject. A secondary aim is to introduce students to the staff and postgraduate students in the UCD School of Psychology. This ten-credit module will ensure that students have the space in the first trimester of first year to immerse themselves in their studies and develop a strong understanding of the subject. The topics in the module have been drawn from across the specialist topics that form part of the BSc. Students will also be introduced to careers in psychology and encouraged to identify the work and impact of psychology in their communities.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module students will:
- Show understanding of the nature of psychology as an academic subject and a professional discipline.
- Show a basic knowledge of the role of research in psychology.
- Be able to apply principles of critical thinking to assess the quality of research in psychology.
- Be able to identify psychology as a practice in their community or wider society (including the media).

Indicative Module Content:

Introduction to Psychology
Introducing the UCD School of Psychology
Research Topics and Methods in Psychology
Key skills (addressed in tutorials) include referencing and citing, plagiarism, critical think and academic writing

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Tutorial

6
Practical

2
Specified Learning Activities

32
Autonomous Student Learning

190
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module includes a number of approaches:
- The main methods of delivery are face to face lectures (weekly) and tutorials/labs over the trimester, which allow for the review and discussion of material. Lectures, tutorials and labs are interactive, with Mentimeter used to promote active engagement in class
- Active learning - Students are encouraged to engage with relevant topic material in the popular media (Youtube videos, media reports, podcasts) and the bring their recommendations to the class
- Peer and group work - this module has an assignment completed in pairs at the end of the trimester. Students form pairs early in the module and work together on the preparation of the final assignment.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: This module includes a participation portfolio, which includes engagement with lectures, tutorials and labs over the course of the trimester. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% Yes
40
 Yes
Group Work Assignment: Audio recording of a critical discussion of research, completed in pairs Week 14 Graded No
40
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Multiple choice question-based quiz on material discussion in class and recommended reading Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback is available at a number of key points: - Students receive feedback on individual worksheets weekly/fortnightly with a pass/fail grade and brief qualitative comments - Common strengths and weaknesses are fed back to students in class following key activities weekly/fortnightly - MCQ grades are automatically available to students immediately following completion of the test

Name Role
Shona McGuinness Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Abulkathir Mujtaba Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 11, 12 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 11, 12 Fri 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 11, 12 Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 11, 12 Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 5 Week(s) - 3, 5, 7, 11, 12 Fri 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 9, 10 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 9, 10 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Practical Offering 3 Week(s) - 9, 10 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Practical Offering 4 Week(s) - 9, 10 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Practical Offering 5 Week(s) - 9, 10 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Practical Offering 6 Week(s) - 9, 10 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Practical Offering 7 Week(s) - 9, 10 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Practical Offering 8 Week(s) - 9, 10 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Practical Offering 9 Week(s) - 9, 10 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Practical Offering 10 Week(s) - 9, 10 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
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